Case 2200032/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Thompson v Optimum group service — 2022
- Case reference
- 2200032/2022
- Decision date
- 28 February 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Baty JUDGMENT
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Thompson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr A Thompson brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Optimum group service. The tribunal identified that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint can be brought.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years. It also recorded that the claimant failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. The result was that the unfair dismissal claim was struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because the claimant had been employed for less than two years and therefore did not have the qualifying service required by section 108 ERA 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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